St. Mary Parish
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Louisiana. Population: 49,114.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$717/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$722/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$947/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,244/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,512/mo
↓ 6.8% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $762 | $717 | $-45 (-5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $767 | $722 | $-45 (-5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,006 | $947 | $-59 (-5.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,314 | $1,244 | $-70 (-5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,622 | $1,512 | $-110 (-6.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,880
$2,407/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,880
$3,157/month gross
Other Counties in Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish
1 BR: $664/mo
Caddo Parish
1 BR: $982/mo
Cameron Parish
1 BR: $928/mo
Terrebonne Parish
1 BR: $904/mo
Iberville Parish
1 BR: $790/mo
Madison Parish
1 BR: $638/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.